ColorFabb Light Weight Natural PLA 0.75kg 2.85mm

SKU: CE06851 Brand: colorFabb

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This product has been replaced by: Polymaker Filament
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The first filament of its kind using an active foaming technology to achieve lightweight, low density PLA parts. At around 230C this material will start foaming, increasing its volume by nearly 3 times.

Features

Users can decrease material flow by 60% to achieve lightweight parts, or use the expanding properties to effectively reduce print time by using big layer heights or single extra thick perimeters.
Each spool contains a minimum 750 grams of filament
Effective diameter 2.85mm +/- 0.10

FINE TUNING AND OPTIMIZATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND MASTER THIS MATERIAL.

Suggested 3D Printing Temperature
195-260 C

Suggested 3D Printing Speed
40-100 mm/s

Heated Bed Temperature (Not strictly necessary)
50-60 C

Build Platform
Users with a heated build platform have quite a few options. Most commonly glass or aluminum. For printing directly onto glass or aluminum we suggest the application of a glue stick. A very thin layer will be sufficient to keep your print nicely in place. Another method is dissolving PVA wood glue in water, keeping the consistency similar to that of milk. By applying just a few drops and smearing this our before you start heating the bed will create a thin layer that will hold the print down very well.

Another option is the use of materials such as Buildtak, PrintBite, PEI or Kapton sheet. These are the preferred choice, as they can last months.

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Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia

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